Import/export HS code 283640: Potassium carbonates
Used in making soap, glass, and fertilizers. Also found in some food products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,542,079 |
| Germany | 6,201,795 |
| China | 3,391,580 |
| South Korea | 3,007,685 |
| Ireland | 1,479,588 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,161,877 | 4,380,202 | +2,218,325 |
| Germany | 2,953,951 | 3,247,844 | +293,893 |
| China | 1,719,238 | 1,672,342 | -46,896 |
| South Korea | 1,617,332 | 1,390,353 | -226,979 |
| Ireland | 700,260 | 779,328 | +79,068 |
| United States | 325,889 | 322,547 | -3,342 |
| Belgium | 339,999 | 117,703 | -222,296 |
| Italy | 206,493 | 179,520 | -26,973 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 223,580 | 28,463 | -195,117 |
| Netherlands | 87,148 | 122,811 | +35,663 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,288,295 |
| Germany | 5,424,102 |
| China | 4,430,518 |
| South Korea | 3,145,767 |
| Ireland | 1,341,206 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,989,658 | 4,298,637 | +2,308,979 |
| Germany | 2,658,895 | 2,765,207 | +106,312 |
| China | 2,301,435 | 2,129,083 | -172,352 |
| South Korea | 1,690,171 | 1,455,596 | -234,575 |
| Ireland | 621,602 | 719,604 | +98,002 |
| Italy | 461,161 | 334,007 | -127,154 |
| United States | 415,369 | 321,827 | -93,542 |
| Belgium | 123,537 | 89,334 | -34,203 |
| Switzerland | 176,118 | 0 | -176,118 |
| Cabo Verde | 0 | 103,884 | +103,884 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,684,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,015,165 |
| Air transport | 38,116 |
| Other | 30,949 |
| Road transport | 1,119 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,786,821 | 7,897,520 | +1,110,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,696,140 | 4,319,025 | +622,885 |
| Air transport | 9,613 | 28,503 | +18,890 |
| Other | 30,312 | 637 | -29,675 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,119 | +1,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,608,887 |
| Felixstowe | 5,114,880 |
| Southampton | 2,313,515 |
| Holyhead | 1,346,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,067,230 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,861,310 | 5,747,577 | +2,886,267 |
| Felixstowe | 2,609,637 | 2,505,243 | -104,394 |
| Southampton | 1,369,283 | 944,232 | -425,051 |
| Holyhead | 590,483 | 755,913 | +165,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 706,115 | 361,115 | -345,000 |
| Killingholme | 644,401 | 403,606 | -240,795 |
| Hull | 826,441 | 66,321 | -760,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,324 | 466,947 | +231,623 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 30,915 | 501,510 | +470,595 |
| Harwich | 224,652 | 303,630 | +78,978 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Accommodation
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORKEM LIMITED | 55 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 32 |
| KUDOS BLENDS LIMITED | 30 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| JDM DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 28 |
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 25 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,629,739 |
| Australia | 718,439 |
| Italy | 645,043 |
| Ireland | 553,682 |
| Germany | 442,766 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 481,420 | 1,148,319 | +666,899 |
| Australia | 298,227 | 420,212 | +121,985 |
| Italy | 226,670 | 418,373 | +191,703 |
| Ireland | 296,214 | 257,468 | -38,746 |
| Germany | 171,506 | 271,260 | +99,754 |
| Canada | 103,486 | 208,498 | +105,012 |
| Netherlands | 121,519 | 89,897 | -31,622 |
| Denmark | 38,155 | 91,446 | +53,291 |
| Peru | 40,621 | 20,190 | -20,431 |
| Mexico | 24,036 | 31,916 | +7,880 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 21,564 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 13,047 | 8,517 | -4,530 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,407,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,549,850 |
| Air transport | 38,555 |
| Other | 21,990 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380,145 | 2,027,706 | +647,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 485,456 | 1,064,394 | +578,938 |
| Air transport | 19,261 | 19,294 | +33 |
| Other | 13,473 | 8,517 | -4,956 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,586,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 685,339 |
| Felixstowe | 506,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 496,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,420 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 315,213 | 1,271,160 | +955,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,684 | 361,655 | +37,971 |
| Felixstowe | 355,689 | 151,115 | -204,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 319,560 | 177,117 | -142,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,960 | 340,460 | +192,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,549 | 297,377 | +114,828 |
| Heysham | 87,584 | 234,858 | +147,274 |
| London | 0 | 153,117 | +153,117 |
| Dover | 58,198 | 30,630 | -27,568 |
| Harwich | 33,010 | 44,231 | +11,221 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in making soap, glass, and fertilizers. Also found in some food products